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Part 1 is an introduction to Retrotec's Level 2 Energy Training Course.

Introduction to Enclosure Integrity testing for Peak Pressure & Hold Time

Introduction to Enclosure Integrity testing for Peak Pressure & Hold Time

Using the Free Configurator to upgrade your gauge to get new free features.

Topics include:
 
- Advantages of measuring lower leaks; 
- Measuring lower leakage with a flex duct; 
- Measuring lower leakage with plastic on the ceiling; 
- ISO 14520 method for estimating F; 
- Subfloor testing;
- Multi-fan testing; 
- Extended discharge systems; 
- Attached volume testing;

We covered: 
 
- Measuring air leakage in a tight house;  
- New passive house testing equipment; 
- Powered flow hoods for accurate measurement of HRV ERV flow rates;

Code compliance simplified:

- IECC 2009, 2012, 2015 and beyond;
- Envelope leakage demystified;
- Ducts - total leakage vs leakage to outdoors;
- How to test exhaust fans;